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Sheriff Ken J. Mascara

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Re-Elect Ken J. Mascara for Sheriff ~ Spotlight

Letter from the Publisher

Anderson’s Army by Judy Perkins Anderson

From the Desk of Bob Leone, CBI Business Broker

A Success! The 1st Annual Bug Guys Charity Golf Open

Holistic Health by Joanne Augusto

Ashley’s Voice by Julie White

From Our Friends at Christian FM

THE RECIPE by Stephanie Slezak

Back to School Stress Busters by Lori Van Dean

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Letter from P U B L I S H E R Hello dear readers,

appy August! I think most will agree that the heat and humidity has been a little over the top, even for Florida. Looking on the bright side, this is the time of year many of us take vacation. Hopefully that is you, and if not, let’s just call having AC a “Staycation”. One thing that I have been truly enjoying this time of year is watching the deep pink colored Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks and Blue Herons. They are magnificent.

That brings to mind how much they and we depend on healthy waters. My hope is for a solution to heal and correct the pollutants affecting our “ecological jewel”, the St. Lucie River and each of the impacted waterways. We have many challenges in today’s world and there is much going on all around us. I decided to have a chat with my pastor a few days ago about the chaos, discord and heartbreaking worldly events. This is just a clip of what he shared: “When the foundations are shaking and you wish you could hide, remember that God is still in control. His power is not diminished by any form of events.” If we choose, we can apply this to anything in our lives. Thanks Pastor Mike!

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Parents, it’s nearly time to prepare for back to school. Wow, the first day of school is just a couple of weeks away. See our quick read on helpful Stress Busters from Lori Van Dien on page 27.

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We now present “The Recipe” in this and future issues. This is not your typical dinner recipe. You can learn how to be chemical free with healthy personal and home cleaning alternatives, compliments of the Soap Lady, Stephanie Slezak. Find it in our special section Women in Business. Check out the new HOME section. Here you’ll find businesses providing items and services for in and around the home. Included are some helpful tips or trends and a convenient directory. Before I bid you a farewell for the summer, a reminder, August 30th is the primary election. Use your privilege to Vote. “For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” Galatians 5:13 See you in October!

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“He’s an impressive man.” So said an attendee at a recent homeowner’s association meeting at which Sheriff Ken Mascara was speaking. “Articulate, smart and a straightshooter,” the resident continued. St. Lucie County Sheriff Mascara has an impressive record as well. From the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 through today, he has consistently partnered with federal and state authorities to provide the maximum safety and security for our county’s residents. He was there for us when Hurricanes Frances, Jeanne and Wilma hit. He was there solving the quadruple homicides back in 2006 along the Florida Turnpike here in our county. He took the task force lead back in 2007-2008, arresting more than 80 child sexual predators. He heard the plight of hundreds of our most vulnerable residents investigating and shutting down a sophisticated identity theft ring.

The bogus animal shelter exposed for their dog abuse and embezzlement in 2011? Sheriff Ken Mascara. The meth lab busts – over a dozen in 2012? Sheriff Ken Mascara. The domestic violence murderers prosecuted and jailed in 2014? Sheriff Ken Mascara. Remember the abducted teen “Ricky” in 2015? Sheriff Ken Mascara found him in Orange County and brought him home quickly and safely. Crime is down in St. Lucie County nearly 30% since he took office. He has done all of this while consistently keeping his budgets under control, always spending your tax dollars wisely. These are the results you can expect with Sheriff Ken Mascara’s leadership. Yes, he is an impressive man. He is professional, ethical and committed to the highest standards of conduct for himself and his deputies. A vote for Ken Mascara is a vote for the positive future and by Joanna Johnson continued security of St. Lucie County.

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Lobster, Toro, Scallops, Wahoo, etc. Just give a call and let them know when you will be dinning. Catering is also available for any occasion, large or small. This summer join us for Happy Hour with ½ price Sushi rolls, appetizers and drinks from a Special Menu, Mon.Thurs. 4:30pm-6pm. A well-stocked bar features Thai, Japanese and Chinese beers, sake, domestic and international wines, and plum wines. Desserts of cheesecake tempura and fried ice cream round out of the menu. Ask about delivery coming soon. Roy’s Sushi Thai & Grill, 1419 SW St. Lucie West Boulevard, PSL, FL 34986, 772-8731124; www.roysushithaiandgrill.net. Hours: Mon-Sat 11-2:30 lunch, 4:30 – 10 p.m. dinner. Sun-Thurs 4:30 – 10 p.m. Fri/Sat 4:30 – 11 p.m.

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mor was cut into 24 pieces and the TIL were watched to see if any of them would attack the cancer. In four of the 24 pieces, activity was seen. Subsequently, the active TIL from these four tumor pieces were grown up into an army of about 80 billion T-cells focused only on killing her cancer. This “selective TIL treatment” was ready for Mrs. Anderson just before Christmas in December 2015. Prior to receiving her “TIL army” as Mrs. Anderson calls it, she was given high dose chemotherapy that killed all the other WBCs in her system. This way, when the selective TIL treatment was infused, the only target was the cancer cells. With time, her bone marrow will regenerate the other WBCs, which are an integral part of our normal immunity that fights infections and disease.

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Mrs. Anderson returned home on New Year’s Day 2016 and has been recovering from the TIL treatment which can be, in her words, “a grueling affair”. Amazingly, she reports that more than half a dozen tumors that she could feel in her chest have “melted away”. She has stopped all pain meds that she had been taking to control the pain from the cancer. Her doctors at NIH are already very optimistic saying that such a rapid response is unusual. Mrs. Anderson will get scans in early February that will confirm what she already knows, that she is heading for a remission. How long it will last, remains to be seen. But, for other patients that have responded, sometimes the remissions have lasted a long time. Until there is evidence to the contrary, Mrs. Anderson is resuming life without cancer and beginning once again to plan for the future.

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Ashley’s VOICE

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f you’re lucky you have not known anyone personally who has committed suicide, but more likely you have had a relative or friend take their own life, have known of friends of friends, and you’ve heard others who have talked about it. You experienced the full spectrum of emotions – shock that they are gone, sadness and disbelief as you realize you are not going to see them or talk to them again, then questions - What role did I play? What could I have done better? Did I tell them why I love them, why I need them, why I want them to be around? Lisa Pettey-Coogan has a powerful message – hopefully making these questions unnecessary. She speaks out for suicide awareness and prevention. “This is something that is near and dear to my heart and needs all the attention. It is so very important that people become more aware of what

is happening around us and try to make a difference.” One key way she does this is promoting the Out of the Darkness Walks for suicide awareness organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide prevention doesn’t get anywhere near the funding given to other leading causes of death. By registering for the walk or making a donation you can join the cause to change the conversation about mental health and put a stop to this tragic loss of life. The Port St. Lucie Community Walk is coming up this fall on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 9 a.m. Please visit http://afsp.donordrive.com/ to register and donate. Lisa, whose daughter Ashley committed suicide three years ago at the age of 30, also reaches out to the communi-

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are not getting enough sleep, they may be using alcohol or drugs, the may have struggles with depression or being bullied. Whatever the reason, the feelings are overwhelming and confusing. They may feel like they have nowhere to go to talk to anyone and are afraid to talk to their parents. Signs to watch for, not just in teens but anyone, are: not getting dressed or showering, not eating, they won’t leave their room, withdrawing from others, losing interest in things that were previously important to them. We need to keep our antennas up and watch out for each other. When suicide feels like the perfect solution and “no one will miss me” what can you do? Lisa explains: “Communication is the first step. Be open and extremely honest, ask why, what is so terrible? Make them open up – don’t just brush it off. Let them know “You can tell me anything even if it is scary”. Realize that they need to trust one person and it may not be you. Emphasize “you will be missed – you are important!” To lend your support to this vital cause and help Lisa with her mission, mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 5, 2016, for The Port St. Lucie Community Walk. If you can’t walk please donate. Go to http://afsp. donordrive.com/ for all the details.

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ince June, Treasure Coast families have been participating with Christian FM in the greatest summer radio event in the area - The Great Treasure Hunt. If you’ve ever wondered why they call this the Treasure Coast, this was your chance to get up close and personal with the dramatic history of our coastline. It all started in July 1715 when a fleet of twelve Spanish ships left Havana for the long voyage back to Spain. They were loaded down with silver, gold, and all manner of precious jewels. But… they didn’t get very far. Right along our coast, they encountered the raging winds and pounding waves of a hurricane! All but one of the ships was lost, and the precious cargo spilled onto the ocean floor. However, in 1948, a man strolling the beaches near Sebastian Inlet found several gold coins and set off a series of treasure hunting adventures that continue today. Thousands of our listeners registered to hunt, followed the clues and rolled up their sleeves to unearth seven hidden keys. And one will win a mother load of real Spanish

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treasure from our partner West Bay Trading Company who has stepped alongside to make this educational event a possibility once again. Christian FM is so grateful for our amazing business partners, our inspiring on-air personalities, and Christian artists that supply the uplifting tunes you sing along with every day. You’ll get a chance to worship with these great artists in person through our Night of Joy and Rock the Universe giveaways. These concerts, held at Disney and Universal Orlando respectively are coming up in the fall, and we can’t wait to worship with our listeners at the theme parks. We hope this summer was a great time of creating memories with your loved ones, keeping that summer brain sharp, and having an overall fun time. Although searching for “treasure” is fun, we hope you’re reminded that real, lasting treasure is less tangible. Our hope and the greatest gift in our lives are the promises of Jesus and the everlasting life he offers to all who believe.

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